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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Slight play in n/s top trunion
Trace of grease from n/s outer cv gaiter
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Trabant P601?
Based on 1,624 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C457 YKJ is a 1985 Trabant P601 in Grey with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
The most common reason a Trabant P601 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C457 YKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Trabant P601 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C457 YKJ registered?
C457 YKJ is a 1985 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C457 YKJ safe to buy?
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